Is Your Milk Pure? Simple Home Tests Reveal Water Adulteration

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News18•08-01-2026, 14:49
Is Your Milk Pure? Simple Home Tests Reveal Water Adulteration
- •Milk adulteration with water is a growing concern, risking public health and increasing seller profits.
- •Adarsh Chaturvedi of Local18 highlights various methods, from a Rs 27,000-30,000 fatometer to simple home tests.
- •Pure buffalo milk has 6-8.5% fat and 7% SNF; low CLR or less than 200g 'khoa' per litre indicates dilution.
- •Pure milk spoils faster (6-12 hours) than adulterated milk (up to 24 hours) due to altered structure.
- •Home tests: Milk drop on floor (pure doesn't soak quickly), container stickiness, mild sweetness vs. thin taste, bright white color, and rapid spoilage after boiling.
Why It Matters: Learn simple home tests to quickly detect water adulteration in milk and ensure your family's health.
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